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American Energy Leadership: LSU Signs Research Agreements with Argonne, Oak Ridge National Laboratories
Two research partnership agreements signed by LSU and national laboratory leaders in Washington, D.C., are positioned to ensure America's worldwide competitiveness and energy dominance. The agreements with Argonne National Laboratory (based in Lemont, Ill.) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (based in Oak Ridge, Tenn.) enable joint efforts on a state and national level to advance research, technology development and new solutions for energy, chemicals and critical materials manufacturing.
Functional Neurosurgeon, Dr. Jamie Toms, Introduces Transformative Technology to Restore Independence and Quality of Life for Stroke Survivors
Functional neurosurgeon Jamie Toms, MD, assistant professor of neurosurgery, teaches LSUHS residents and fellows how procedures like vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) can help rewire the brain and improve function after an ischemic stroke.
LSU names Dr. Brandi Bush Roberts System Chief Financial Officer
LSU President Wade Rousse has named Dr. Brandi Bush Roberts to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the LSU System, effective immediately. Roberts most recently served as associate vice president and chief of staff for finance and administration at Louisiana State University.
LSU Names Emmett Brown Vice President for Enrollment Management
LSU has named Emmett Brown its permanent Vice President for Enrollment Management, a role he has held on to an interim basis since July.
LSU Launches First Digital Twin Certificate Created by Industry and Academic Experts
LSU has launched a Digital Twin Design and Production Certificate to train business and technical leaders in one of the fastest-growing technologies transforming construction, manufacturing, and energy - industries essential to Louisiana's economy.
LSU Alumni Association announces its 2026 Hall of Distinction class
Frank W. "Billy" Harrison III, co-founder and co-owner of Houston Energy, LP, will be honored as the 2026 Alumnus of the Year. Jaime Glas Odom, founder and CEO of Queen of Sparkles, is the 2026 Young Alumna of the Year.
LSU's New School of Construction to Lead a Building Revolution
The LSU Board of Supervisors approved the creation of the LSU School of Construction within the College of Engineering in Thursday's meeting. The proposal now moves to the Louisiana Board of Regents for a vote in 2026 in a bid to position Louisiana to lead a once-in-a-generation transformation of the construction industry.
LSU Board Approves Contracts of President and Chancellor, and Makes Major Organizational Reforms to Position the University for Research Excellence
The LSU Board of Supervisors today approved a series of significant organizational changes that realign the LSU System's leadership structure, reinforce presidential oversight, and set the stage for a more unified and ambitious research enterprise. The Board also approved new contracts for President Wade Rousse and Executive Vice President and Chancellor James T. Dalton, affirming confidence in the leadership team guiding LSU through this pivotal transition.
National Academy of Inventors Selects Dalton, Li as Fellows
LSU Executive Vice President and Chancellor James Dalton and Professor of Mechanical Engineering Guoqiang Li have been elected as Fellows by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). They are among 185 newly elected fellows.